November 2024 Networking Event Recap: Owning Personal Health Data
On November 2oth, the Global Life Sciences Alliance (GLSA) hosted its monthly online networking event, fostering meaningful discussions and connections within the life sciences community. The event welcomed both familiar faces and first-time attendees, creating a dynamic and engaging environment.
Open House Format
As always, the event followed an open-house format, allowing attendees to drop in and leave as needed. To foster connections, participants were encouraged to share their LinkedIn profiles in the chat box. This unique approach makes it easy for professionals to stay connected and collaborate beyond the event.
Industry News and Updates
The session began with a lively discussion on industry news, gossip, conference reviews, and the overall outlook for clinical research. Participants noted signs of increasing activity in the industry, sparking optimism for an improved business climate in 2025.
Featured Topic: Personal Health Data and Research
The highlight of the evening was a thought-provoking presentation by Brittany Gottschalk, founder of Geno.Me, a Data as a Service (DaaS) network. Geno.Me enables patients to share their health information with researchers in a secure, compensated manner, empowering individuals to control their health data and contribute to scientific advancements.
Brittany’s innovative approach and impressive background sparked a deep conversation on the implications, barriers, and opportunities surrounding personal health data ownership and its integration into research. The discussion resonated strongly with attendees, generating high levels of engagement and collaboration.
Event Highlights
The concept of owning personal health data has become a hotbed of controversy and conversation within the life sciences industry. As advancements in technology make it increasingly feasible for individuals to control and monetize their own health information, it raises important questions about privacy, ethics, accessibility, and the commercialization of data. These discussions often spark passionate debates among professionals, as the implications touch on regulatory frameworks, patient rights, and the future of research. This complex and thought-provoking topic made for a fantastic networking event discussion, encouraging attendees to share diverse perspectives, challenge existing norms, and explore innovative solutions for responsibly integrating personal health data into the research ecosystem.
Due to the richness of the discussion, breakout sessions were skipped, and the event wrapped up at 7:45 PM ET. Attendees appreciated the opportunity to explore this relevant and impactful topic in-depth.
Attendees
(First-time attendees are in bold)
- Britt Gottschalk, featured presenter – Geno.Me
- Jeff Smith – Innovation Network
- Michael Young – biomedwoRx
- Freddy Byrth – Proxima Development Advisory Services
- Mike Strand – ImmunoRestoration
- Neil Banerjee – QMS Integrity
- Ryan Williamson – Dirac Delta Consulting & 910 Advisors
- Mike Burrows – Burrows Life Science Associates
- Martin Cleary – eClinical Technology Consultant
- Christine von Raesfeld – People with Empathy
- Lisa Thomas – Global Recruiters of Chattanooga
- Christine Martin – Pharmacovigilance Consultant
- Marlyn Brookings – Insightful Intellect
- Rob Ott – Ott Management Solutions
GLSA Team
- Timmina Williams
- Aspen Buck
- Alex Hoppe
- Chris Matheus
Stay Connected
GLSA hosts monthly networking events through zoom, typically on the third Wednesday of each month at 6:00 PM ET. These sessions are an open house for professionals to connect, share insights, and collaborate. Join us in December for a special holiday-themed networking event.
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Our Mission
The Global Life Sciences Alliance is dedicated to connecting people and companies within the clinical research industry. With a network of over 100 clinical research service providers, we are here to help solve challenges and foster collaboration. When you face an issue or have a need, don’t hesitate to reach out—helping you is what drives us.
We look forward to seeing you at our next event and continuing to make an impact together!